Analog Technologies VC60B User manual

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Figure 1. The Photo of Actual VC60B
Figure 2. The Photo of Actual VC60B
Figure 3. The Photo of Actual VC60B
FEATURES
Altitude: <2000m
Power Consumption: <650mW
Sampling Rate: Approx. 3 times/sec.
Fuse: 100mA/60V Resettable Fuse
Lower Battery Indication: The LCD Display “ ” Symbol.
Over Range Indication: Displays “1” When Exceeding
Upper Limit
Additional Temperature Coefficiency: 0.15 × Specified
Accuracy/℃(<18℃or >28℃)
Power Source: 5# Battery LR6 (1.5V) × 6 (or External AC
Adapter).
APPLICATIONS
It’s widely used for insulation testing of electric machines,
cables, electronic equipments, electric facilities, etc.
DESCRIPTION
VC60B+1.0 is a digital insulation tester which adopts DC
voltage converter of low consumption and high converter
ratio inductance energy storage to convert the voltage of
9Vdc into 250V/500V/1000Vdc.
With digital bridge, the instrument has the features of being
easy to operate, wide test range, highly stable performance,
backlit LCD display, data hold and auto power off. With a
shoulder strap, it can be used by both hands.
It is an ideal instrument to be used for insulation testing of
electric machines, cables, electronic equipments, electric
facilities, etc.
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
For the first time of operation, please make sure there is
enough power source. If not, open the battery door and put
into 6 pcs of 5# batteries. Please pay attention to the batter
polarities.
When connecting to an external AC adapter, the battery
power supply will be shut off. Do not charge the batteries.
Note: choose a correct power supply mode ( ).

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1.
Altitude <2000m
Fuse 100mA/60V resettable fuse
Sampling Rate Approx.3 times/sec
Power Source 5# Battery LR6 (1.5V) ×6 (or External AC Adapter)
Power Consumption <650mW
Lower Battery Indication The LCD display “ ” symbol
Over Range Indication Displays “1” when exceeding upper limit.
Additional Temperature Coefficiency 0.15 × Specified Accuracy/℃(<18℃or >28℃)
Operation Environment Temperature: -15℃-55℃
Relative humidity: <75%RH
Storage Environment Temperature: -40℃-60℃
Relative humidity: <90%RH
LCD Size 84.8×59.8mm, Max.Display 1999
Dimension 175 (L) × 110 (W) × 62.5 (D) mm
Weight 580g (including battery)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 2.
Basic Function Range Basic Accuracy
Output Voltage 250V/500V/1000V ±10%
Testing Current
250V(R=250kΩ) 1mA
500V(R=500kΩ) 1mA
1000V(R=1MΩ) 1mA
±10%
Insulation Resistance
250V: 1MΩ- 200MΩ
500V: 1MΩ- 200MΩ
1000V: 10MΩ- 2000MΩ
±(4%rdg±2d)
Short Circuit Current <1.8mA
Median Resistance 250V/500V: 2 MΩ
1000V: 5MΩ
Resistance and Continuity Test 0Ω- 2kΩ, <50ΩBeeper Alarm,
Testing Current 1mA ±(0.8% rdg6d)
DCV Test 0V~1000V ±(0.5% rdg+6d)
ACV Test 0V~750V ±(1% rdg+6d)
Terminal Position Insulation resistance: E and L
Voltage/Current: V/Ωand G
Voltage Input Impedance 1MΩ

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ACV Frequency Response 50 Hz ~ 200Hz
Note: Median resistance – makes sure that the voltage of both testing sides does not lower than 90% of the resistance’s normal
voltage lower limit.
Table 3. Panel Description
Item Description
1
Power switch/function switch: power ON/OFF the instrument and selects functions.
To save power, turn the switch to “OFF” when not in use.
2 LCD Display: displays testing results and unit symbols
3 E: Input terminal for tested circuit
4 L: Terminal for connection to the GND of the tested object
5
G: Protection terminal. When the tested object is required to add the protection loop
to eliminate the leakage effect, connect the electrode wire of the protection loop to
“G” terminal.
6
Voltage measurement, resistance measurement (<2kΩ) and continuity measurement
input terminal (V/Ω)
7 Test button
8 High voltage indicator (LED)
9
“HOLD” key: press to hold the current readings on the LCD. The LCD will display
“HOLD” symbol. Press again to cancel the data hold function.
10 “*” key: LCD backlight ON/OFF key
11
Terminal of DC 9V AC adapter ( ). It is used to connect to external power
source for power supply.
12
Shoulder strap locker: it’s used to lock the shoulder strap so that the instrument can
be hung on the neck to save hands.
250V/500V/1000V
CAT.Ⅲ 50V
PRESS AND TURN-FOR
CONTINUOUS

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INSULATION RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT
Figure4.InsulationResistanceMeasurement
1. According to testing request, tune the function switch to a suitable function
2. Connect the electrode of the tested object to the relative terminals of the tester
3. When testing a cable, connect “G’ terminal to the protection loop.
4. Press “TEST” button to get started the measurement. Read the display after the display stabilized. To make continuous
measurement, turn the function switch to the right to lock. Turn the function switch to the left to unlock the continuous
measurement. When pressing the “TEST” button, the high voltage indicator turns red, and the high voltage indication is
displayed on the LCD. At the same time, the beeper alarms with “tick-tick” sound. If the tested insulation resistance is 5%
less than the selected range of if there is short circuit, the beeper alarms with a “tick……” long sound.
5. Connect the red lead “E” to the circuit of the tested object, and black lead “L” to the ground terminal of the tested object.
Lead “E” is required to be hung in the air.
6. If the LCD displays “1”, it indicates over range operation. Please choose a higher range to get reading.
Caution
1. Pressing the “TEST” button, output terminal “E” will have high voltage output. Be careful to avoid electric shock.
2. Before testing, make sure to choose a correct voltage range. Make sure the LCD display is in accordance with selected
voltage.
3. During MΩmeasurement, the ambient interference or insulation material instability may cause unstable readings. In this
situation, connect terminal “G” to the shield terminal of the tested object to get stable readings.
RESISTANCE AND CONTINUITY MEASUREMENT
1. Tune the function switch to range 2000Ω.
2. Connect the read lead to “V/Ω” input terminal and black lead to “G” input terminal.
3. Connect the test leads across the tested circuit. The LCD will display the tested data.
4. If the tested resistance is less than approx.50Ω, the beeper alarms.
Caution
1. If the tested resistance is over 2kΩor there is open circuit, the LCD displays “1”.
2. When testing a live resistor, to ensure safety, do not proceed testing until the tested circuit is completely powered off and
all capacitors are fully discharged.
3. If testing results have considerable, it may be caused by other live components of the same circuit or by electric potential
on the two ends of the resistor.
Binding Post

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4. Do not input voltage to the resistance range!
DCV MEASUREMENT
1. Tune the function switch to DC 1000V range.
2. Connect the red lead to “V/Ω” input terminal and black lead to “G” input terminal.
3. Connect the test leads across the tested circuit. The LCD will display the voltage and polarity of the red lead touch point.
Caution
1. If there is residue numbers before measurement, it is normal and will not affect the measurement. If the LCD displays “1”
during measurement, it indicates over range operation.
2. The input voltage must not over DC 1000V. Voltage over DC 1000V will cause damage to the instrument circuit.
3. During high voltage circuit measurement, do not touch the high voltage circuit to avoid electric shock.
ACV MEASUREMENT
1. Tune the function switch to AC 750V range.
2. Connect the red lead to “V/Ω” input terminal and black lead to “G” input terminal.
3. Connect the test leads across the tested circuit. The LCD will display the voltage and polarity of the red lead touch point.
Caution
1. If there is residue numbers before measurement, it is normal and will not affect the measurement. If the LCD displays “1”
during measurement, it indicates over range operation.
2. The input voltage must not over AC 750V. Voltage over AC 750V will cause damage to the instrument circuit.
3. During high voltage circuit measurement, do not touch the high voltage circuit to avoid electric shock.
DATA HOLD
Press the “HOLD” button, the current data will be held on the LCD. Press the “HOLD” button again to cancel data hold.
Note
There is no data hold function during insulation resistance measurement.
BACKLIT DISPLAY
Pressing “*” button, the LCD backlight turns on. Pressing “*” button again, the LCD backlight turns off.
SAFETY IINSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
The tester is a precise instrument. User is not allowed to apply any modification to the instrument circuit.
Caution
1. To ensure safety, the tested object must be completely shut off from power supply and must be testified that the tested
object has been fully discharged by short circuit discharge to testify that the tested object dose have any electrical hazard.
2. Do not input voltage over DC 1000V or AC 750Vrms.
3. Do not apply voltage measurement in the Ωrange.
4. Do not apply any measurement before the instrument’s batteries are well installed or before the rear cover is well loaded.
5. Before change battery or change fuse, remove all test leads from the tested object and turn off the power switch.
6. Keep the instrument away from water and dust. Do not fall or throw the instrument.
7. Keep the instrument away from high temperature, high humidity, flammable, explosive and strong magnetic environment.
8. Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and water to clean the instrument. Do not spray cleaner directly
onto the instrument or use any abrasives or strong solvent.
9. If long time no use, take out the batteries from the instrument to avoid battery leakage damaging the instrument.

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10. When use 9V battery, if the LCD displays low battery symbol “ ”, replace battery according to the following steps.
Table 4. Step
Item Description
1 Use a screw driver to open the battery door screws, and take off the battery door.
2 Take off the battery and replace with a new one. To ensure long time battery power
supply, it is recommended to use alkaline batteries.
3 Load the battery door and tighten the screws.
PACKING LIST
1. Digital insulation tester x1pcs
2. 10A test lead x1 pair
3. 5# battery (1.5V) x6pcs
4. Operation manual x1pcs
5. Shoulder strap x1pcs
6. Crocodile clip x1 pair
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If the instrument does not work properly, the following self-check steps will help to solve general faults.
Table 5.
Fault Solution
No Display
● Power off - please turn on the power
● Replace the batteries
Symbol Appearance ● Replace the batteries
Error Value ● Replace the batteries
ORDERING INFORMATION
Table 6. Unit Price
Part # Unit Price
VC60B $356.45

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